Enter Jan Peitz

Jan has a deep love for helping people. As a registered nurse (RN) she was Director of the Perioperative Services at Baxter Regional Medical Center.  Her passion for helping people in their healthcare journey led her to oversee the building of a cancer support center in 1999. She envisioned a safe place for newly diagnosed cancer patients to find resources and answers and support for those undergoing treatment. During the fundraising, Peter quietly became the major donor. (It just so happened that Jan and Peter were dating during this time. Jan never asked Peter to donate funds; imagine her surprise when her hero enabled her vision to come true).  Jan served as the first Coordinator of the Peitz Cancer Support House.

So now those who are diagnosed with cancer have a local treatment center and a support house to guide them through a difficult journey.

Tonight's bridge lighting is a Blue and Green which are Jan's favorite colors. 

Tomorrow's story:  Enable Others to Continue the Cotter Dream